Tourism Industry
Tourism is the second largest industry in the state of Montana, surpassed only by agriculture. People come from all over the country--and all over the world--to enjoy the scenic beauty, adventure, and friendly atmosphere Montana has to offer. In 1999, tourism accounted for 26,400 Montana jobs directly supported by nonresident travel. The travel industry growth over the last decade has outpaced all other industries in Montana. In 1999 there were 9.4 million visitors to the state and those visitors spent an estimated $1.59 billion in Montana.